To save their father’s life, a brother and sister embark on a perilous journey through a land filled with magical beings from Colombian folklore. Their quest leads them to face the most powerful and feared of all—the Madremonte. Together, they must…
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- Forced to flee their privileged life in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Esperanza and her mother settle in a California labor camp during the Great Depression. As they face poverty, hard work, and Mama’s illness, Esperanza must adapt to a harsh new reality.…
- Merci Suárez begins sixth grade expecting change, but not the kind that comes with her grandfather’s odd behavior or struggles to fit in at her private school. As tensions rise with classmate Edna Santos, Merci must navigate growing responsibilities…
- In Silver Springs, Arizona, science-loving Paola finds her mother’s stories of La Llorona more myth than truth—until a walk near the Gila River with her best friends Dante and Emma changes everything. When strange events unfold, Paola must confront…
- Pedro Martín grew up in the U.S. hearing tales of his legendary abuelito, but a family road trip to Mexico brings those stories to life. As he bonds with his grandfather, Pedro gains a deeper understanding of his roots.
- While his father works two jobs, seventh-grader Efrén Nava takes on the responsibility of caring for his younger twin siblings, Max and Mia, after their mother is suddenly deported to Mexico. As Efrén juggles school, family, and fear, he’s forced to…
- A Cuban-American boy with the unique ability to communicate with animals must protect his town when a shape-shifting witch threatens its inhabitants. As danger grows, he must embrace his gift and his heritage to stand against the dark magic. It's a…
- Sue dreams of a summer spent reading and making comics at camp, but instead she’s dragged to rural Honduras with her family—no texting, no internet, and definitely no fun. Things get worse when her mom announces a surprise quinceañera, complete with…
- This novel-in-verse follows a 12-year-old Dominican American girl who hides her passion for swimming from her strict mother. When she's diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis, her dreams are upended, and she must find the strength to redefine who she is.…
- When eleven-year-old Luchy’s best friend Cami returns from Colombia and starts hanging out with the popular kids, Luchy is left feeling lost and alone. As she navigates friendship and identity, Luchy must discover her own path and what truly…
- Twelve-year-old Adela "Addie" Ramirez faces a big decision when her stepfather proposes adoption, but questions arise after she discovers a mysterious photo among her mother’s things. Her search leads her to a New Mexico ranch and the legendary…
- Sofia feels overlooked because she looks so much like her older sisters, so when school picture day arrives, she decides to find a way to stand out. Determined to be seen for who she truly is, Sofia’s creative plan shows that sometimes all it takes…
- While researching her cousin Natasha’s disappearance during the Trujillato, twelve-year-old Pilar Violeta Ramirez is transported to Zafa, an island where Dominican myths come alive. There, she discovers Natasha is trapped in a dark magical prison…
- A meteorite crashes near Vega’s family store just as her cousin Mila arrives, turning their summer upside down. Together, the girls embark on a journey filled with surprising discoveries and new friendships. Their adventure proves that even the most…
- Petra Peña dreams of becoming a storyteller like her abuelita, but when a comet destroys Earth, she and her family join a mission to preserve humanity on a distant planet. Hundreds of years later, Petra awakens to find that a sinister Collective has…
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